Addiction therapy
Acceptance And Commitment Therapy (ACT) Denver
Learn to embrace difficult emotions, clarify what truly matters, and build a fulfilling life.
Mile High Recovery Center offers specialized acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) for individuals navigating substance use disorders in Denver.
Format
Individual and group
Available in
Residential, PHP, IOP
Led by
Licensed clinicians
Insurance
Medicaid and most plans
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Mile High Recovery Center’s acceptance and commitment therapy program helps individuals to embrace their full range of emotions while discovering their core values through mindfulness practices and experiential exercises. ACT empowers clients to develop psychological flexibility, allowing them to observe difficult thoughts without being controlled by them, while taking meaningful steps toward what matters most.
Sustainable transformation requires more than eliminating discomfort – it demands creating a meaningful life alongside inevitable challenges. That’s why we’ve integrated ACT therapy as an essential element of our treatment philosophy, guiding individuals to embrace their full experience while taking committed action toward a life of purpose and connection.
What is Acceptance And Commitment Therapy?
The Acceptance And Commitment Therapy (ACT) is a form of clinical behavioral analysis that uses acceptance and mindfulness strategies, together with commitment and behavior-change strategies, to increase psychological flexibility. Rather than trying to eliminate difficult feelings, ACT teaches individuals to develop a new relationship with challenging thoughts and emotions-acknowledging their presence while choosing to act in ways aligned with personal values.
Developed by psychologist Steven Hayes in the 1980s, ACT is grounded in Relational Frame Theory, a comprehensive theory of language and cognition that has generated considerable research. The approach recognizes that many forms of psychological suffering stem from attempts to control or avoid unwanted private experiences, which paradoxically often increases distress and prevents meaningful living.
At its core, ACT therapy is about accepting what cannot be changed and committing to actions that enrich life and wellness. The acceptance and commitment therapy goals focus on helping individuals clarify what truly matters to them, connect with the present moment, and take steps toward building a life of purpose-even when faced with the inevitable challenges of healing from substance use disorders.
The Six Core Processes of ACT
The ACT model is built around six interconnected processes that work together to develop psychological flexibility and promote lasting change:
Acceptance: Learning to embrace thoughts and feelings without trying to change or avoid them
Cognitive Defusion: Learning to observe thoughts rather than being caught up in them
Being Present: Engaging fully with current experiences with openness and receptivity
Self as Context: Developing an observing self that can witness thoughts and feelings without being defined by them
Values: Identifying what truly matters to create direction and meaning in life
Committed Action: Taking effective steps guided by personal values, even when challenging
Through these six processes, ACT treatment helps our clients develop a comprehensive set of skills that support not just abstinence, but a rich, purposeful life beyond addiction.
The Benefits of Acceptance And Commitment Therapy
ACT treatment offers numerous evidence-based benefits for individuals recovering from substance use disorders and mental health challenges:
Reduced substance use and decreased relapse rates
Improved psychological flexibility and emotional regulation
Enhanced ability to handle cravings and triggering situations
Greater clarity about personal values and life direction
Increased mindfulness and present-moment awareness
Better management of co-occurring conditions like anxiety and depression
Stronger commitment to recovery goals and healthy behaviors
At Mile High Recovery Center, we’ve witnessed how acceptance and commitment therapy align perfectly with recovery objectives, helping our clients not just overcome addiction but build fulfilling lives based on what matters most to them.
Why Choose Mile High Recovery Center For ACT?
Mile High Recovery Center offers specialized acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) for individuals navigating substance use disorders in Denver. Our program helps clients build psychological flexibility by accepting difficult emotions and committing to actions aligned with their values.
What makes our ACT treatment approach special:
Flexible & Evidence-Based: We integrate ACT principles with complementary holistic care.
Values-Centered & Supportive: Our team combines clinical expertise with authentic compassion.
Safe & Accepting: We welcome your full experience without judgment or expectation.
Connection-Centered: Healing thrives through meaningful relationships and collective wisdom.
Situated in thriving Denver, our recovery center offers the perfect balance of urban convenience and access to Colorado’s natural beauty, creating an ideal environment for developing psychological flexibility and discovering new possibilities for a meaningful life.
Begin Outpatient Rehab at Mile High Recovery Center Today
In Denver’s City Center neighborhood, Mile High is here to help you thrive throughout the Denver Metro area. If you or someone you love is ready to take the next steps towards recovery, call us today at (303) 268-2144 to learn more about our outpatient programs.
Is it right for you?
Who Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Is For
Your clinical team builds therapy into your plan after a confidential assessment. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy often helps people with:
Difficult thoughts and feelings
Avoidance and shame
Losing sight of personal values
Step by step
How It Works
Assess
Confidential clinical assessment
Plan
Therapy built into your treatment plan
Sessions
Regular work with your therapist
Continue
Carried through step-down and alumni
Where it fits
Available Across Our Levels of Care
Ready to talk about Acceptance and Commitment Therapy? Admissions picks up 24/7.
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Is Acceptance and Commitment Therapy covered by insurance?
Therapy is part of every Mile High program. We accept Colorado Medicaid and are in-network with Blue Cross Blue Shield, Aetna, Cigna, Kaiser Permanente, Tricare and MultiPlan, and we verify before you start.
Which programs include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy?
Our clinical team uses it across residential, PHP and IOP, based on your assessment and treatment plan.
How do I get started?
Call (303) 268-2144. Admissions does a short assessment, verifies insurance and can often admit you within 24 hours.
Can my family be involved?
Yes. Family therapy and family groups are part of every program.
Recovery stories
Recovery Stories From Our Alumni
Jack
Meet Jack, a man who once could not go a day without drinking. Now two years sober, he shares how Mile High Recovery Center helped him regain control and rebuild his life.
Grace
Grace began drinking to escape the pain of childhood trauma. Today she is the Director of our Alumni Program and living proof that true transformation is possible.
Colin
From meth and fentanyl use to full recovery, Colin talks honestly about how the structured support at Mile High Recovery helped him find hope and start anew.
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